Impact & Learning Manager, Investments Stanford Impact Labs -Hybrid Opportunity

WHO YOU ARE

● You have at least 7 years’ experience at the intersection of monitoring & evaluation; advanced research methods; evidence-informed policy; or related fields. This can

include time pursuing an advanced degree, such as a PhD, however, the strongest candidates will marry an advanced degree with professional experience.

● You are committed to impact. You carry with you a relentless focus on outcomes that improve people’s lives. You can quickly understand and narrow in on the key questions to be able to understand whether an idea, intervention or policy change would improve people’s lives.

● You are rigorous and practical. You can operate within constraints. This experience should include adapting impact measurement approaches to diverse needs, in constrained environments, and accompanied by a comfort with ambiguity, and “good enough” information.

● You have superb communication skills, including synthesizing, interpreting, and presenting complex information to a variety of audiences. This includes the ability to speak to both expert and non-expert audiences while refraining from jargon, and framing complex issues in clear and simple language.

● You have a highly versatile skill set and “roll up the sleeves” / “no task too small” attitude.

● You demonstrate intellectual curiosity and comfort working across social science disciplines and sectors. You have a track record of humility and commitment to learning. You approach disagreements with a curiosity and an “ask questions first” mentality.

● You are committed to inclusion. You have experience working to make people from different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives feel welcome, valued, and cared for. You value equity and are looking for opportunities to incorporate these principles into our impact measurement, evaluation and learning activities.

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE

● Advanced degree in economics or related social science discipline with substantial experience in research and program evaluation. PhD or equivalent preferred, though candidates that have a Masters Degree with relevant research experience should also apply.

● Strong grasp of the use of counterfactuals to understand the impact of programs or policies in racial equity, health, criminal justice, education, democratic governance, or other sectors. This includes when counterfactuals can be difficult to directly estimate.

● Experience with software applications and systems to support data management, analysis, and visualization.

No candidate will meet every requirement. We encourage applications from people who are a good fit - through work experience, volunteering, and other personal experiences - and who will grow and thrive in this position.

Learn more: We encourage all interested candidates to join us for an open webinar on Friday, Sept 22nd at 12:00pm PT, where we’ll provide more information and take questions. Please register here. After Sept 9th, you may view the recording at the same link.

HOW TO APPLY

We will review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We plan to start moving applications forward beginning Oct 13th. Please submit the following via the Stanford Career Portal:

● A 1-2 page resume highlighting examples of relevant skills and experiences

● In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following questions (no more than two paragraphs for each):

1. What does “impact” mean to you?

2. Please describe a time when you have used the scientific method to make a big decision for yourself or your team.

3. Please describe a time when new evidence or information has led you to change your mind about something important to you or your team.

The hiring process will involve work trials intended to give you a sense of what working at SIL is like. The work trial will involve written tasks and a simulated work meeting. A subset of finalists will be invited for at least 2 additional interviews. We will check references for final candidates only.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique benefits empower you with:

● Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

● A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

● A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

● Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

● Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

This position is classified by Stanford University as an Organizational Insight Analyst, Grade: J.

The expected pay range for this position is $105,000 - $147,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

This is a 100% FTE, 1 year fixed term exempt position with the possibility of renewal. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and is a hybrid position, with 2-3 days of in-person work and 2-3 days of remote work per week.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.